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Change of Fortune

By:
Jana DeLeon

Narrated by:
Cassandra Campbell

Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
931

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
845

Story

5 out of 5 stars
844

Sinful, Louisiana, is always a hotbed of activity, and despite the steamy heat, August is no exception. Godzilla is terrorizing the town, looking for a home-cooked meal, and Gertie is worried someone will take the gator out before she can get him under control. Francine has a situation of her own at the café, where food is missing from inventory. And Celia is always up to no good. But summer is almost over, which could mean huge changes for Fortune Redding.

5 out of 5 stars

Where are the real Louisiana people?

The Last in Series?

Overall

5 out of 5 stars

Performance

5 out of 5 stars

Story

5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 10-31-18

The Fortune Redding Series has been a delightful escape into Fiction. Although a little slow in the 1st chapter it returned to the upbeat amusing storyline. I’m guessing this is the last in the series. 5⭐️ for every book Fantastic listening !Can see Jennifer Garnet as Fortune her side kicks Jennifer Saunders & Joanna Lumley Roll on TV series to be made . Re Carter hmmm I’m still thinking on that !

Hook, Line and Blinker

By:
Jana DeLeon

Narrated by:
Cassandra Campbell

Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,020

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
931

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
926

Behind the wheel of her hopped-up Blazer, she's the queen of the back roads. But when someone tries to kill Hot Rod and steals only black SUVs from his shop, Fortune worries that excessive horsepower is the least of the trouble that comes along with her friend's new ride. When it becomes clear that the car thieves didn't get what they were looking for the first time around and Ida Belle's vehicle becomes their next target, Fortune and Gertie are determined to protect their friend. Ida Belle is determined to protect the Blazer.

Fortune, Ida Belle, and Gertie. And Carter LeBlanc

Series continues to be just as good

Overall

5 out of 5 stars

Performance

5 out of 5 stars

Story

5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 09-16-18

The story line continues to keep you guessing, & leaves you chuckling.I find myself wanting this series of books to be adapted for tv. Jennifer Garner, Jennifer Saunders & Joanna Lumley, are my choices for the lead roles. Of course it will never happen with these 3 as role choices but these ladies are who I see in my mind as I listen to the story. I look forward to the following book although feel sad as it will most likely be the final in the series. Most enjoyable needs another ⭐️ option

Family Jewels

Rose Gardner Investigations, Book 1

By:
Denise Grover Swank

Narrated by:
Shannon McManus

Length: 10 hrs and 1 min

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
252

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
229

Story

4 out of 5 stars
235

Trouble always comes to those who court it. Rose Gardner's ability to see glimpses of the future has gotten her into hot water time and again, but so have her curiosity and her sense of daring. Those very qualities helped her defeat the most powerful man in Arkansas - a man so adept at hiding his crimes there was no way to defeat him inside of the law - but her success came at a steep personal price. Now she's throwing herself into her landscaping business, trying to live a life that's as orderly as one of her gardens.

Not great

Just not appealing to me. Story seemed rather slow Narrator not great with voice differences Sadly the book just didn’t hold my interest.

Hurricane Force

A Miss Fortune Mystery, Book 7

By:
Jana DeLeon

Narrated by:
Cassandra Campbell

Length: 8 hrs

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,293

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
1,186

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,184

During missions as a CIA assassin, Fortune Redding saw and overcame most every obstacle, but Sinful, Louisiana, keeps producing new challenges for her. When a hurricane blows through, it brings a shower of counterfeit money raining down on the tiny bayou town. When the money is linked back to Ahmad, the arms dealer who issued the kill order on Fortune, everyone is worried that her nemesis is far too close for comfort.

Still keeps you wanting more!

Love this book the series hasn’t lost its Witt and surprises Most enjoyable a light hearted read.

Gator Bait

A Miss Fortune Mystery, Book 5

By:
Jana DeLeon

Narrated by:
Cassandra Campbell

Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,482

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
1,374

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,368

Things are starting to look up for Fortune Redding. Even though her life was at stake, the CIA assassin had balked at taking on a new identity in Sinful, Louisiana. But instead of hating it like she'd thought she would, Fortune now has friends she cares about and just finished up an incredible first date with the sexiest deputy in the state. Sure, there's been a murder or two that she's gotten mixed up in since she arrived in town, but she's hoping all of that is behind her.

Mystery, action, suspense, humor, and ...

Miss Fortune series bK 5

Overall

5 out of 5 stars

Performance

5 out of 5 stars

Story

5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-19-18

Usually by a number of books into series the plot becomes predictable & therefore a little less appealing. This series at bK 5 still has me chuckle and still wanting to hear more about the trio’s antics & sad when I reach the end of the book - wanting more of the story Best Series I’ve read for a long timeNow to download #6 Book !

Louisiana Longshot

A Miss Fortune Mystery, Book 1

By:
Jana DeLeon

Narrated by:
Cassandra Campbell

Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
3,848

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
3,529

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
3,509

It was a hell of a long shot.... CIA assassin Fortune Redding is about to undertake her most difficult mission ever - in Sinful, Louisiana. With a leak at the CIA and a price placed on her head by one of the world's largest arms dealers, Fortune has to go off-grid, but she never expected to be this far out of her element.

Lisbeth Salander, the girl with the dragon tattoo, the brilliant hacker, the obstinate outsider, the volatile seeker of justice for herself and others - even she has never been able to uncover the most telling facts of her traumatic childhood, the secrets that might finally fully explain her to herself. Now, when she sees a chance to uncover them once and for all, she enlists the help of Mikael Blomkvist, the editor of the muckraking investigative journal
Millennium. And she will let nothing stop her.

Not up to par

The girl with Dragon Tattoo is no longer worth following

Overall

3 out of 5 stars

Performance

3 out of 5 stars

Story

3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 05-17-18

What a shame the books starts like the previous 3 riveting then falls away completely. Perhaps this is where the new writer takes over ?Such a shame they have managed to destroy a great series of books.

Cold Cold Heart

By:
Tami Hoag

Narrated by:
Julia Whelan

Length: 12 hrs and 25 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
3,802

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
3,394

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
3,380

Dana Nolan was a promising young TV reporter until she was kidnapped by a notorious serial killer. A year has passed since she defeated her attacker, but Dana is still physically, emotionally, and psychologically scarred by her ordeal, with aftereffects including PTSD and memory loss. In an attempt to put herself back together after surviving the unthinkable, Dana returns to her hometown. But it doesn't provide the comfort she expects.

Best book Ive listened to for a good while

A new author for me.Hooked from beginning to end. Riveting, Plus an insight into 'traumatic brain injury' TBI and PTS 'Post traumatic stress'.Cant wait to hear more of Tami Hoag books.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Without a doubt

Which character – as performed by Julia Whelan – was your favorite?

All good

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Not to be missed.

How to Stay Married

By:
Jilly Cooper

Narrated by:
Samantha Bond

Length: 1 hr and 45 mins

Unabridged

Overall

2 out of 5 stars
2

Performance

2.5 out of 5 stars
2

Story

1.5 out of 5 stars
2

When Jilly Cooper was asked to write a book on marriage, she had been married to Leo Cooper for a mere seven years. Now they are celebrating their Golden Wedding, and although the institution of marriage has changed a great deal since this book was first written, much of Jilly's advice – frank, fearless, often hilarious, but always wise – still holds good. From the wedding and the honeymoon to life afterwards, including how to deal with the in-laws and how to tell if you spouse is having an affair....